Pain Pathways and Analgesia (TECH435)

Course overview

Discover the art and science of pain management in both companion and large animals in this comprehensive course. This journey will take you from the basics of pain terminology to advanced, real-world understanding of how pain works in the body and how to treat it effectively. Instead of simply memorizing drug lists, you'll learn why each medication works by exploring pain pathways and receptor-level pharmacology in an engaging, easy-to-understand way. You'll gain practical insight into how different analgesic drugs work together to provide safer, more effective pain control and better patient outcomes.